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The true Corydoras
sanchesi comes from Surinam but this look-a-like species
may come from Brazil. The one unusual feature of this Corydoras
is that the males have an extended top caudal lobe, which you
can just see on the male in the image. This is a feature, as far
as I know, that is quite unique to the Corydoras genus
and this alone should make it an interesting species to keep.
Corydoras breeder and webmaster of www.corydorasworld.com,
Ian Fuller, has bred this species and has notified me that this
feature appears on the males on about the 10 week period, so if
buying young fish you could very well get your pair, but even
better, 2 males and one female. Aquarium Care:
This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be
best housed with small to medium sized tankmates such as Tetras,
Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes.
Best to purchase 6 individuals or more as they will be
happier in a group. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed
and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen
bloodworm and good quality flake to name but a few.